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J9 SMW

1991 Renault R21

Red Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,494 mi
Last recorded114,494 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2006
Typical for 1991 Renault R2196,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 SMW
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2006 114,494 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

front brake discs corroded

n/s rear light cluster damaged and cracked

n/s rear tyre wearing on outter edge

o/s rear floorpan outter skin corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2006 114,494 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

front brake discs corroded

n/s rear light cluster damaged and cracked

n/s rear tyre wearing on outter edge

o/s rear floorpan outter skin corroded

How Reliable is the Renault R21?

Based on 8,692 MOT tests across 2,304 vehicles.

63.6%
Pass Rate
2,178
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
2,304
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 809
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 530
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 371
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 370
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J9 SMW is a 1991 Renault R21 in Red with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Renault R21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 96,238 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault R21 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 809 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J9 SMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault R21 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 35 years old, this Renault R21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J9 SMW is a 1991 Renault R21, first registered on 22 August 1991.

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